r/moab

Hey!

I'm passing through Moab on my way out West and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on where the best place would be to watch the USA World Cup game tomorrow in Moab? Bonus points if they serve food (and I could realistically get food during the game), but I'm okay foregoing this if there's a better location!

Obviously Google exists but it has been hard to get a good grasp on the vibe and how many people actually show up.

Thanks!

Hello all!

I’m not from the area but was visiting this past week for a trip. First of all, my thoughts are with everyone who have been affected by the fires and to the firefighters who have lost their lives. Sending all the good energy I possibly can to everyone and please stay safe!

But to the real point - we were staying at Goose Island campground from the night of 6/27 to the morning of 6/30. On the night of 6/29 (our last night) we had an interesting experience that I have been curious about since. Later in the night around 10pm ish, the brightest spotlight I have ever seen came moving slowly down the highway that runs next to the campground. It was aimed mostly at the canyon wall that runs next to the campground, but it also did a pan-around the entire canyon.

When I say bright I’m not kidding - it lit up the ENTIRE canyon wall from the highway, and when it aimed outward at the rest of the canyon, it lit up the far mountains in the distance, it was genuinely really impressive.

As it rolled through, we saw it was positioned on the back of a utility-looking truck that was rolling slowly down the road. It was really out of place and honestly seemed like a hazard for other drivers hahaha.

My question is anyone have beta on this type of thing or know why it would have been out? My crew thought maybe it was something to do with search and rescue, but no other SAR activity was in the area. I also thought possibly it was for scientific research? Maybe illuminating the cliffs to study bird nests? Or maybe just a test run for some agency? Either way I’ve never seen anything like it and I’m so curious what its purpose was in general and that night!!

TIA and sorry for the longwinded explanation! Cheers y’all.

EDIT: to add that if I cancel my trip I’d have to pay first night (partially refundable)

Was planning on doing some sunrise - 10 AM hiking in Moab (arches NP and Canyonlands) and some scenic drives and pull outs..

Should I be concerned about the fire situation and evacuations? Should I try to cancel my trip?

Traveling solo so I’d appreciate other people’s advice.

Weather wise, it’s as hot where I live as it is in Moab, but just concerned about the fire danger and evacuations..

Anyone that’s in Moab today July 2nd. Can you tell me what it’s like? How bad is the smoke? Can you even see the canyons?
Looking for hopeful immediate input as we are at the halfway point of turning back or not.
Cheers

Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River starting at James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita and extending to the Utah state line.

This is how it’s going right now folks, if you want to come on out, do so but you will be affected by the smoke from this Cottonwood fire.

Looking to do a chill solo packrafting trip starting at Cisco landing and ending in Moab. Would be looking to head back Sunday the 5th in the morning to noon. Curious if anyone will also be heading that way and wouldn't mind me tagging along. For locals or those familiar with what I'm trying to do, what do you think my chances are of making it to the Cisco pump house before dark?

I’m in SLC and was planning to visit this Friday-Sunday for some morning hikes in Arches and Canyonlands but see that the air quality isn’t that great. How bad is it? Would I be OK with a mask?